David Alaba Knee Injury: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

David Alaba had a knee injury knock earlier this year, but the recent injury may end his 2014-2015 season. (Getty)

Bayern Munich’s defense took a serious blow, as starting fullback David Alaba has a knee injury and will miss six to eight weeks. The team and player are hopeful that he returns by the end of the season, but it is doubtful.

Here’s what you need to know:

1. He Was Injured in a 1-1 Draw for Austria Against Bosnia-Herzegovina

4. He Had Surgery on His MCL in November 2014

David Alaba was injured in a Champions League game against AS Roma in November. (Getty)

David Alaba had knee surgery in November to repair an MCL and medial meniscus injury. He was injured in the 80th minute of the Champions League game against AS Roma, a game in which he set up Franck Ribery for Bayern Munich’s first goal in a 2-0 win.

.@David_Alaba diagnosis: Partial MCL tear and medial meniscus injury. Surgery required. Set for several weeks on the sidelines. #GetWellSoon

5. Bayern Munich will look to Medhi Benatia and Rafinha to Fill The Void

Bayern Munich has many other capable opinions on the bench for defense, but Alaba’s skills will be missed. (Getty)

Benatia and Rafinha have been great contributors to Bayern Munich’s success this year, solidifying the back four, but the team will be at loss without their starting fullback. Alaba has scored five goals in 28 games this season and is a part of a Bayern Munich team that has been successful both in Germany and abroad.

If Alaba’s rehabilition has no set backs and is closer to six or seven weeks, he would be back for the final two Bundesliga matches of the season. He would also be back for the Champions League and DFB Pokal finals if Bayern Munich were to progress to that point.